ASCL Primary and Early Years Conference

The British Library, London

Building strong foundations

The ASCL Primary and Early Years Conference 2025 unites expert speakers who will share knowledge and research to inspire and support leaders in primary.

The conference will guide attendees through new government policies, guidance and initiatives, alongside a focus on leadership with examples of shared practice.

All primary leaders in schools and trusts are welcome to attend.

Speaker

Tiffnie Harris

Primary and Data Specialist

David Bartram OBE

SEND Adviser

Rob Carpenter

Trust Leader, Inspire Partnership and member of ASCL Council

John Camp OBE

ASCL Immediate Past President 2024-25 and CEO, The Compass Partnership of Schools

Rebekah Iiyambo

CEO, Eko Trust

Beryce Nixon OBE

CEO, Exceed Learning Partnership

Dr Julian Grenier

Headteacher, Sheringham Nursery School and Children's Centre, London

Lisa Wise

Headteacher, Wilbury Primary School and Executive Lead for School Improvement, Children First Academy Trust

Martin Galway

Head of Professional Learning and Partnerships, National Literacy Trust

Fees

Standard fee: £150 + VAT
Multiple delegate rate: £135 + VAT

Programme

ASCL PD reserves the right to amned the programme should circumstances dictate.

8.30am			Registration, refreshments and exhibition

9.20am			Welcome Tiffnie Harris, ASCL Primary and Data Specialist

9.25am			Building Effective Leadership in Primary Rebekah Iyambo, CEO, Eko Trust John Camp, ASCL Immediate Past President 2024-25 and CEO, The Compass Partnership of Schools

9.55am			Early Years Focus Dr Julian Grenier, Senior Content and Engagement Manager - Early Years, Education Endowment Foundation

10.25am			Writing the Future: Making the 2025 framework work for your school Martin Galway, Head of Professional Leanring and Partnerships, National Literacy Trust

10.55am			On-table reflections and questions to share at the end of the conference

11.05am			Event sponsor: Academy21

11.10am			Refreshments and exhibition

11.30am			RISE update Rob Carpenter, Trust Leader, Inspire Partnership and member of ASCL Council

12.00pm			Inspection update Rob Carpenter, Trust Leader, Inspire Partnership and member of ASCL Council

12.30pm			Lunch and exhibition

1.15pm			SEND David Bartram, SEND Adviser

2.00pm			Disadvantage and community focus Lisa Wise, Headteacher, Wilbury Primary School and Executive Lead for School Improvement, Children First Academy Sophie Chaloner

2.30pm			On-table reflections and questions to share at the end of the conference

2.40pm			Refreshments and exhibition

3.00pm			What Great Leaders Know, Understand and Do: Designing leadership for impact Beryce Nixon OBE, CEO, Exceed Learning Partnership

3.30pm			Questions and closing reflections